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By Kevin Koczwara and Ryan Fleming
Ryan and I talked about a lot of stories we could write about who could and who would win the World Cup over the last few months. I have rattled my brain over and over again trying to make arguments for players and teams I like, but only one [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Xabi Alonso’
Who Will Win The World Cup?
June 10th, 2010 
Kevin Koczwara Liverpool Slip (Again) and Madrid Moves Atop
March 9th, 2010 Kevin Koczwara By Kevin Koczwara
Liverpool lost to Wigan this week for the first time in the English Premier League era. It was a sad display from last year’s runner up.With Manchester City, Aston Villa and Tottenham all looking on, they must have been excited to see this uninspired squad.
Liverpool looked flat in their attack. They lacked the [...]
Posted in Club Soccer, La Liga 
Tags: Alberto Aquilani, Fernando Torres, Football, Ivica Dragutinovic, Javier Mascherano, Kevin Koczwara, La Liga, Liverpool, Liverpool F.C., Liverpool FC, Los Blanco, Rafa Benetiz, Rafa Benitez, Rafael Van der Vaart, Real Madrid, Ronaldo, Sergio Ramos, Sevilla, Sevilla FC, Soccer, Stephen Darby, Wigan, Wigan Athletic, Xabi Alonso 
View CommentsWorld Cup Preview Pt. 6: Group H
January 12th, 2010 The Soccer Guys 
This will be the final entry into what was suppose to be a four part series on the group stage of the World Cup, but it has turned into a drawn out 6 part series. After this post I will write up a quick post with all of my predictions for winners of the group stages and let anyone disagree with me.
Posted in World Cup Tags: Albert Reira, Alexander Frei, Arsenal, Blaise Nkufo, Cesc Fabregas, Chile, David Silva, David Suaza, David Villa, Fabian Orellana, Fernandes Gelson, Fernando Torres, FIFA, Gary Medel, Greeze, Honduras, Humberto Suazo, Iniesta, Johan Djourou, Juan Mata, Liverpool, Martias Ariel Fernandez Fernandez, Santi Cazorla, Sergio Busquetes, Soccer, Spain, Switzrland, Wilson Palacios, World Cup, World Cup 2010, World Cup Final, Xabi Alonso, Xavi View CommentsA Weekend of Rivalries
November 30th, 2009 The Soccer Guys By Kevin Koczwara
This weekend was another weekend of big games with top-four implications, fights for first place, and possible relegation for a perennial mid-table team.
There was the Merseyside derby in Liverpool, Everton verse Liverpool, and the ‘El Clasico’ in Spain between La Liga’s giants, Barcelona and Real Madrid.
Both matches are always important to fans of [...]
Posted in Club Soccer, English Premier League Tags: Anfield, Barcelona, Carles Puyol, Catalan, Champions League, Copa Del Rey, el clasico, El Classico, English Premier League, Everton, FC Barcelona, Goodison Park, La Liga, Liverpool, Merseyside Derby, Pepe Reina, UEFA Cup, Xabi Alonso, Xavi View CommentsFA Should Punish Sir Alex
October 28th, 2009 The Soccer Guys By Kevin Koczwara
Am I the only one confused to as how Sir Alex Ferguson can get away with criticizing referees time and again while other managers in England get suspended for their comments? Sir Alex is going to be penalized for his comments about referee Alan Wiley. At times Sir Alex sounds like a high [...]
Posted in Club Soccer, English Premier League, Rumor Mill Tags: Alan Wiley, Alberto, Alberto Aquilani, Alcorcon, Arsenal, Barecelaon, Carling Cup, England, ESP, ESPN360, FA, Jerzy Dudek, Karim Ben, Karim Benzema, La Lig, Liverpool, Manchester United, Rafa Benitez, Raul, Real Madird, Referee, Sir Alex Ferguson, Xabi Alonso View CommentsGiants Stumble in Europe
September 30th, 2009 The Soccer Guys By Kevin Koczwara
Liverpool Lose in Florence
It is a staggering scoreline: Liverpool 0-2 Fiorentina.
Rafa Benetiz cannot explain it. Fernando Torres and Steven Gerrard cannot understand or defend it. As for the defense, they have looked like Babe in the Big City all year long–they have one clean sheet, a 5-0 win against the struggling attack of [...]
Posted in Club Soccer, English Premier League, Serie A, The Champions League Tags: AC Milan, Albert Reiera, Alberto Aquilani, Champions League, Chelsea, Daniel Agger, FC Zurich, Fernando Torres, Fiorentina, Hull City, Inter Milan, Jamie Carragher, Kaka, Leeds United, Liverpool, Lucas Leiva, Martin Skrtel, Mascherano, Pirlo, Rafa Benetiz, Ronaldinho, San Siro, Steven gerrard, Xabi Alonso, Yossi Benayoun View CommentsThe Headline Wrap-Up for Aug. 5
August 5th, 2009 The Soccer Guys Kevin Koczwara completes a round-up of today’s headlines. Check out what he thinks about Liverpool’s sale of Alonso and acquisition of Aquilani, Chelsea’s attempt to get Pirlo from Milan, Carlos Tevez’s injury, and Portsmouth’s troubles.
Posted in Club Soccer, English Premier League, Serie A Tags: AC Milan, Alberto Aquilani, Carlos Tevez, Chelsea, English Premier, English Premier League, Kevin Koczwara, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, Nugent, Pirlo, Portsmouth, Rafa Benetiz, Real Madrid, Roma, Serie A, Wilson, Xabi Alonso View CommentsAlonso and Mascherano Transfers Would Deflate Reds
July 31st, 2009 The Soccer Guys Today two reports came out that should break Liverpool fans’ hearts: Alonso sent in transfer request papers, and Mascherano wants move to Barcelona. Both players don’t feel at home and would be more comfortable in La Liga (Alonso’s transition on the field and off will be easier than Mascherano’s). Alonso is a Spanish international, so it is natural he would like to go home. And Mascherano and his wife want to move to a Spanish speaking country where they will feel more comfortable.
